About the Green-throated Tanager
The straw-backed tanager, also known as the green-throated tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in the Andes of southernmost Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, but it is generally local and uncommon.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia argyrofenges |
| Species Codes | gnttan1, SBTA, GTTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-throated Tanager belong to?
The Green-throated Tanager (Stilpnia argyrofenges) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-throated Tanager?
The straw-backed tanager, also known as the green-throated tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in the Andes of southernmost Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, but it is generally local and uncommon....
Where can I report a Green-throated Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-throated Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gnttan1, or on iNaturalist.
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